Red bean paste

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/red-bean-paste

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name of bean?Vigna angularis
2. What is the primary sweetener?Granulated sugar
3. What is red bean paste made from?Red bean paste is made from adzuki beans that are boiled until soft, mashed or ground, and then sweetened with sugar.
4. How do chefs make the paste smooth?Chefs boil the beans until they are very tender, mash or grind them, and then sieve the mixture to remove husks. This makes the paste smooth and silky.

Anthocyanins: Water-soluble pigments that can appear red, purple, or blue, found in plant tissues.
Wagashi: Traditional Japanese confections, often characterized by artistic presentation and subtle sweetness, frequently using red bean paste.
Mochi: A Japanese rice cake made of mochigome (short-grain japonica glutinous rice), often filled with red bean paste or other sweet fillings.